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Rachel Beinert: From Homeschool to Hospital
Posted March 13, 2024
Meet Rachel Beinert, a fourth-year nursing student at Northwestern Polytechnic, whose journey to the field of nursing is as unique as it is inspiring. Rachel didn't always know she wanted to be a nurse. She was raised in a family deeply rooted in the medical field. Her mother and grandmother were nurses, while her uncle and grandfather were doct... Read Article »
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Zeyha Named ACAC All-Conference Athlete & WVB Rookie of the Year
Posted February 23, 2024
NWP and the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) are pleased to announce Evangeline Zeyha, Wolves first-year athlete as the 2023-24 ACAC North Women’s Volleyball Rookie of the Year and welcome her to the ACAC North All-Conference team as a middle blocker. Zeyha started in 17 matches for the Wolves this season. She completes ... Read Article »
Jerrell Agunias: Continuous Learning
Posted February 14, 2024
Jerrell Agunias, a third-year student in Northwestern Polytechnic’s Bachelor of Business Administration program, is not your average student. He is a continuous learner who also happens to be the Capital Planning and Space Management Assistant within NWP's Facilities Maintenance Operations department. Jerrell’s campus journey beg... Read Article »
Luke Umble: Sharing Compassionate Care
Posted February 7, 2024
Luke Umble, Chair of the Emergency Services Department at Northwestern Polytechnic, is a passionate advocate for patient care and the professional development of paramedics. His journey into the field of emergency medical services (EMS) wasn’t a conventional one. Growing up, he had no inclination towards healthcare, though he did have a fondne... Read Article »
Dr. Anna Lapointe: Prescription for Literary Success
Posted January 16, 2024
Dr. Anna Lapointe wanted to be a doctor when she was in high school. That’s what smart girls from small towns were supposed to do. One morning during her 45-minute commute to the University of Saskatchewan with her mother, Anna started explaining that she didn’t know how she would make time for reading and writing books once she ... Read Article »